How do you no when you need new discs?

1. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #1 10th January 2010, 01:47

   basically as title says. its about time i change my pads but was wondering how i can tell how worn the discs are? not cracked or warped or anything btw just a bit rusty and crumbly round the edges
2. mickyfinn Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 high wycombe Posts: 1078 mk2 silver saxo vtr 1.6 silver mk2 vts and now A

   #2 10th January 2010, 01:50

   not to sure but there cheap so do them if you have the budget
3. johnnyg_vts Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS

   #3 10th January 2010, 12:31

   if they are cracked or warped change them, otherwise fuck it.
4. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #4 10th January 2010, 12:33

   measure the thickness of them
   
   look up the tolerance of the disc.
   
   You can feel the lip of them when they are getting near the end of their life - not entirely accurate but gives you a good indication if they are shot.
5. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #5 10th January 2010, 15:34

   rub your finger over the edge of the discs and feel for a lip or look for one.
   If there is a large lip get them off and swapped. Best way is what raunchz has said above
6. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #6 10th January 2010, 15:46

   Discs for the standard Saxo's are so cheap anyway, if you feel any lip I'd get them changed.
7. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #7 10th January 2010, 16:20

   k thanks guys, what do i measure them with lol, ruler? havent been changed in about 2 years so for the sake of a few quid mayaswel
8. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #8 10th January 2010, 16:26

   In that case get some ordered and swap them over regardless of condition

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9. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #9 10th January 2010, 16:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LSOfreak k thanks guys, what do i measure them with lol, ruler? havent been changed in about 2 years so for the sake of a few quid mayaswel

   lol, ruler - we're talking franctions of a mm
   
   a micrometer is what you want for measuring the thickness

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10. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #10 10th January 2010, 17:13

    lol how much of a goon do i sound. and i used to work with micrometers aswell how can i not no! lol
11. tomharty2k9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 121

    #11 10th January 2010, 17:21

    look at the condition there reali cheap i just bort some new for mine